Birthday celebrations infamously last for a month. Previous years, my birthday was often forgotten because it's way too early in the year and everyone is still struggling with the very little rest they get in between public holidays.. Other years, I will usually have dinners with family, friends, colleagues, more dinners and then even more dinners. Not that much different this year but there is some highlights worth a mention.
As my cousins were heading back to the States for the new school term, we had our reunion dinner early which fell on the eve of my birthday. Dinner with the extended family always leaves a warm fuzzy feeling. Dad is the traditional Chinese father and has never, in the past 30+ years, given me a kiss nor hug. Despite that, I know he loves me. On the other hand, my affectionate Uncle, who is so full of love, would give me a kiss on my forehead occasionally, I just will feel like a little girl all over again. It is especially heart warming when he's the only one who would actually ask how I'm doing and will always reminds me... "Because we're family..."
Part 2 of the night was at Timbre@Substation. Since they don't take reservations, I was really close to having to find an alternative venue although I really wanted to catch 53A again. And out of the blue, a friend texts me and told me, he has requested to put me on priority waiting list. Some really good friends turned up, including "The Roommate" and even "The Brother". My army of girls were just army and we had a blast. Lone ranger, Racebred, turned up and was our official photographer. I'm just so glad the live music kept him entertained. He was the first the turn up and the last to go.
My most unique birthday present has got to be from "The Honey Bear". He's my best friend and I don't get to see him often and as expected, he didn't turn up for my party which I can totally understand. But the way he "passed" me my gift, has got to the be the first in history but I'm not letting on more.
On the day itself, I managed to catch Notre Dame de Paris and if you want me to review on the musical, please raise your voice. It was nice but... Dinner was... Nothing to shout about. Went home for cake number 2. And yes, peaceful birthday. For an OCD person who needs everything planned and scheduled, I did wish the dinner was a little more memorable. I didn't feel special maybe that's cuz I'm not.
Oddly enough, a client/friend found out about my birthday and wanted to buy me dinner. He asked what I wanted to eat earlier that day and promptly decided that we should go to this Japanese steakhouse due to my preference for beef (as usual). After work, he came to pick me right in front of my office. We had such a wonderful, intelligent and stimulating conversation during dinner before we got ourselves some drinks at Dempsey. At the end of the night, he sent me home. Like door to door or rather, doorstep. Just a simple "I'll walk you up". No ulterior motive and he ended the night by saying, "Hope you enjoyed the night." That was by far the most sincere birthday dinner. It wasn't the cost and definitely not the romance (We have known each other for years and I know there's no romance!). It was really nice. No hearts, no clouds, no bubbles, no flowers, no chocolates, no gifts. Just as friends. Great conversation, awesome dinner and too much laughter. He made good on his promise from many months ago "You're a girl and you deserve to be treated like one. Some men should learn how to appreciate you as one. One day, I'll show you how a woman should be treated". Thank You!
If you think the celebrations have ended, far from it. Watch this space!
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